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HAL names second Pinnacle Class ship
Friday, 23 May, 2016
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As the first Pinnacle Class ship for Holland America Line was christened the company announced the name for the second.
It will be called ms Nieuw Statendam, Seattle based HAL said.
Like the Konigsdam which was officially christened at the end of last week, the Nieuw Statendam will carry 2,650 passengers and renowned hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany will again be responsible for interior design.
The new ship is slated for delivery in late 2018.
"Holland America Line is writing the next chapter in our evolving story, yet we are a company with a deep history, and the name ms Nieuw Statendam perfectly blends our past, present and future," said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president.
"The previous Statendam ships have been among the most beloved in our history, and we eagerly anticipate sharing this beautiful new ship with our guests in 2018."
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